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DY53 JXC

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,339 mi
Last recorded146,339 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JXC
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 146,339 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 146,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexihose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 138,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Oct 2014 138,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,960 miles

both headlight covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 128,942 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 114,121 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 99,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 83,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,405 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 64,249 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,512 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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DY53 JXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY53 JXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY53 JXC registered?

DY53 JXC is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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